Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates
On South Main Street in Canandaigua, Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates has been a cornerstone for adult literacy since 1967. Originally known as Literacy Volunteers of Ontario County, the organization expanded in 2009 to include Yates County, forming Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates. This non-profit provides free and confidential one-to-one tutoring to adults seeking to improve their reading, writing, and English-speaking skills. The organization's mission is to empower adults with the literacy skills necessary to reach their full potential as individuals, parents, workers, and citizens.
Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates offers a range of services, including tutoring for high school equivalency diplomas, US citizenship exams, and trade certifications, as well as basic literacy skills like reading, math, and digital literacy. The organization also provides support for non-English speakers to understand, speak, read, and write English, and helps learners navigate American culture. These services are delivered primarily through one-on-one tutoring by highly trained volunteer tutors, supplemented by topic-specific group classes that respond to learner needs, such as math, pronunciation, and conversation groups, as well as a book club.
Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates
On South Main Street in Canandaigua, Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates has been a cornerstone for adult literacy since 1967. Originally known as Literacy Volunteers of Ontario County, the organization expanded in 2009 to include Yates County, forming Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates. This non-profit provides free and confidential one-to-one tutoring to adults seeking to improve their reading, writing, and English-speaking skills. The organization's mission is to empower adults with the literacy skills necessary to reach their full potential as individuals, parents, workers, and citizens.
Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates offers a range of services, including tutoring for high school equivalency diplomas, US citizenship exams, and trade certifications, as well as basic literacy skills like reading, math, and digital literacy. The organization also provides support for non-English speakers to understand, speak, read, and write English, and helps learners navigate American culture. These services are delivered primarily through one-on-one tutoring by highly trained volunteer tutors, supplemented by topic-specific group classes that respond to learner needs, such as math, pronunciation, and conversation groups, as well as a book club.